Fluid product distribution device and distributor comprising such a device
View Patent ↗A fluid product distribution device ( 1 ) having a body ( 10 ) defining an entry passage ( 11 ), an actuating rod ( 13 ) displaceable in the body, an actuating element ( 15 ) coupled to the actuating rod, and a fixation element ( 17 ) for fixing the body ( 10 ) in an opening ( 20 ) of a receptacle ( 2 ) containing fluid product. One of the components is provided with an identification unit ( 3 ) suitable for delivering information relating to the distribution device.
1. Fluid product distribution device ( 1 ) comprising the following components:
a body ( 10 ) defining an entry passage ( 11 ),
an actuating rod ( 13 ) displaceable in the body,
an actuating element ( 15 ) coupled to the actuating rod, and
fixation element ( 17 ) for fixing the body ( 10 ) in an opening ( 20 ) of a receptacle ( 2 ) containing fluid product,
wherein one of the components is provided with an identification unit ( 3 ) structured to deliver information relating to the distribution device, and wherein the identification unit extends around the body ( 10 ).
2. Distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit ( 3 ) comprises an integrated circuit ( 301 ) and an aerial ( 302 ) capable of emitting signals carrying information.
3. Distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit ( 3 ) is encapsulated or embedded in a resin mass.
4. Fluid product distributor comprising a recipient ( 2 ) and a distribution device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 .
5. Fluid product distributor according to claim 4 , in which the recipient ( 2 ) comprises a neck ( 21 ), the body is engaged in said neck, and the identification unit is located between the body and the neck.
6. Distribution device according to claim 1 , wherein the identification unit ( 3 ) is mounted in a support and wherein the support forms a ring ( 31 ) engaged around the body ( 10 ).
7. Distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the body ( 10 ) defines an entrance sleeve ( 11 ), the identification unit extends around said sleeve.
8. The distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit ( 3 ) is mounted in a support ( 31 ).
9. The distribution device according to claim 8 , in which the support is engaged around the body ( 10 ).
10. The distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit comprises electronic circuitry.
11. The distribution device according to claim 10 , in which the electronic circuitry comprises an integrated circuit and an aerial that transmit or receive radio signals.
12. The distribution device according to claim 1 , wherein the distribution device is one of a pump or valve.
13. Fluid product distribution device ( 1 ) comprising the following components:
a body ( 10 ) defining an entry passage ( 11 ),
an actuating rod ( 13 ) displaceable in the body,
an actuating element ( 15 ) coupled to the actuating rod, and
fixation clement ( 17 ) for fixing the body ( 10 ) in an opening ( 20 ) of a receptacle ( 2 ) containing fluid product,
wherein one of the components is provided with an identification unit ( 3 ) structured to deliver information relating to the distribution device, and
wherein the identification unit ( 3 ) is mounted in a support ( 31 ) integral with the body ( 10 ).
14. Distribution device according to claim 13 , in which the support forms a ring ( 31 ) engaged around the body ( 10 ).
15. The distribution device according to claim 13 , in which the identification unit comprises electronic circuitry.
16. The distribution device according to claim 15 , in which the electronic circuitry comprises an integrated circuit and an aerial that transmit or receive radio signals.